The Smoking Ban…
October 9, 2008 by dannycarroll
I’m often asked about my thoughts on the smoking ban that was recently enacted in Iowa and supported by my opponent Eric Palmer. I thought I’d take this opportunity to detail my position.
Like many Iowans I am tired of government imposing on private citizens and businesses more and more regulations. The ban on smoking that has been imposed by the state government is just one more example of this intrusion.
I can understand why many people do not like cigarette smoke. I am one of those people. However, if a private business wants to allow smoking that should be their choice. If their customers don’t like it, they can make their displeasure known and/or patronize a competitor that does not allow smoking.
If the government wants to ban smoking on government property – fine. But it should leave private business alone. Letting casinos off the hook is most disturbing. Either everybody is included or no one should be.
I look forward to working with you to limit such government intrusions in the future.
Sincerely,
Danny